The DIY Trap: Does it really cost less?

Most everyone is looking to save some money while planning their wedding. DIY projects have been one of the biggest ways that brides use to save. Can making things yourself instead of buying them save you some money? The answer really is Yes and No. It all depends on how much the project is going to cost you to make. Sometimes after you have invested money in all the supplies, you end up spending more than if someone else would have made it. In the quest for savings, it is easy to get caught up in finding great deals and getting lots of supplies to make the projects. Without really planning ahead it can end up costing you more in the long run.

I have done it myself. I get all excited about a project and I search stores for sales, I go to yard sales and I get things I know are a great deal. But, they are only a great deal if I can actually use them for my project. I have totally ended up getting things I don’t need because I don’t plan ahead.

Before you go shopping make sure you have a vision on paper or a picture of the project with you Know what your budget limit is and make a list of the things you need. That way you know exactly what will work or not. Yes, sometimes the plan changes if you find something you think will work better. You are much less likely to get things that won’t work if you plan ahead.